Description
This Low Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. With savory ground beef or turkey, tender cabbage, and a flavorful tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese, this casserole is a satisfying meal that’s also low in carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef/Turkey Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Casserole:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Cook ground meat: Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet and brown, breaking it up. Drain excess grease.
- Add cabbage and seasonings: Stir in chopped cabbage and cook until slightly softened. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Transfer to baking dish: Transfer mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, stir in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese before baking.
- You can also add cauliflower rice to bulk up the casserole.
- This dish freezes well and makes tasty leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
